Features

World view

A History of the World in 100 Objects has been a major undertaking for the British Museum and the BBC. John Holt hears how it has benefited regional museums

Object lessons

Prior to the publication of a book on extreme collecting, Suzanne Bardgett recalls the anxious quest for artefacts for the Imperial War Museum's Holocaust Exhibition

Where it’s at

Simon Groom reveals what he has been doing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. By Simon Stephens

Learning curves

How effective are postgraduate museum studies courses in launching people's careers in the sector? John Holt talks to some former students to find out

Beating the creepy-crawlies

Pest control may not be glamorous, but it's increasingly vital for the safe-keeping of museum collections, says Louise Gray